Let’s Start a Movement!

We’ve been hearing this for years, “Everyone has a story.” If one lives long enough, there will be a story to tell. I have a story. Hubs has a story. My sister has a story. And, I venture to say YOU have a story too.

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort.He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. 2 Corinthians 1.3-4

I’m not referring to our heritage per sé – I am referring to events and experiences in our lives, which have impacted the direction of our life. For me it was an unfaithful husband and divorce. That experience resulted in years of single motherhood. Then a second marriage. A new husband and all the dynamics of step fatherhood. And, on and on.

Now, at 60+ years old I am able to come alongside others who are suffering and walking in the same shoes I’ve worn. I can offer them comfort and hope.

This past week my daughter walked in her 2 Corinthians 1.3-4 with a lifetime friend – her experience could very well change the course of her friend’s life. Who knows? Ten years from now? Her friend may use her 2 Corinthians 1.3-4 to change another life.

Hi Susan,
I truly believe that our lives and stories can encourage those we encounter — there are pieces of it that can relate to others — and I love how that is God’s plan to connect us to each other! I admire that you are brave to share the early pieces of your story, although difficult, but knowing they can touch someone going through a similar hard time. And I love it that God redeems our stories through others, too! xo

Dear Susan, when our first child died, I thought my life was over, too. I went through all the stages of grief, and spent a long time resentful and angry at God. And then He wrapped me in grace by putting other women in my path who were going through the same loss. That’s when I learned that grace is God going beyond, and sometimes that means showing us a purpose for our pain. Blessings on your day, Brave and Beautiful One.

Just yesterday I visited someone in the hospital and prayed with them-something I never would have been able to do before I spent weeks at a time in the hospital with my daughter. God uses us in places and ways we never expected.

Susan,
Unfortunately I share a similar story to yours – a verbally and emotionally abusive marriage, infidelity, and divorce. It was one of the hardest roads I’ve walked, but God was faithful to walk beside me and I believe, like the scripture says, we are called to comfort others in their trouble and God has given me multiple opportunities to bring beauty from the ashes of my story in being able to walk alongside others who walk this same path and encourage them that they will come through this and out the other side. I’m In! Great post!
Blessings,
Bev xx

God always amazes me that even though we can be in the darkest places of our lives there’s always someone that’s in a darker place. And if you move on the nudges that he gives to reach out to the peoples names he whispers, there’s always a word of comfort to share and 2 Corinthians 1.3-4 is a great place to start.
❤️

Susan, that verse has been important to me since my first miscarriage when my pastor wrote it in the beginning of my Bible. Besides bringing me comfort, he told me that one day I’d be able to comfort others because of my experience. Sure enough the very next year a very close friend lost her baby. She appreciated it when I visited and said she knew I understood.

So, yes, I’m all in! There have been many other times in various situations that I have been able to comfort others because of the comfort I have received from God.

Blessings to you! I happen to be your neighbor at #TeaAndWord! Love you! xo